Football World Cup 2014 Brasil: Colombia thrashed Japan out of the tournament

CUIABA: Jackson Martinez of Colombia scored twice and helped Colombia to beat Japan 4-1 to end World Cup Group C with three straight wins and send the Asian champions out of the tournament with just one point.

It also became historical match when Farid Mondragan beat Roger Milla´s record as the oldest player at any finals tournament, with age 43 years and three days.

Defeat was started for Japan after 15 minutes when Yasuyuki Konna drop down Adrian Ramos in the penalty area Fiorentina striker Juan Cuadrado confidently hit  the kick past Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima

German-based striker Shinji Okazaki tried an overhead kick after 35 minutes but his attempt went marvelously  high. However, he got fortune again when he scored in the first-half with a fine diving.

Substitute Rodriguez found Martinez scored in 55 minutes in space on the edge of the penalty area and the Porto striker powered a low angled shot into the corner.

However Japan didn't lose hope they were still struggling, Honda pressed a powerful free kick at Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina. Defender Yasuyuki Konno also cleared the Colombia defence with a shot from the edge of the area that Ospina covered.

But Martinez added a second and Rodriguez pestered the Japanese defence before splintering the ball over Kawashima to snatch
victory.